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Time Limit for Reporting Social Security Earnings
Need to file some missing tax returns? If you're self-employed, you'll want to pay attention to the time limit for reporting earnings for Social Security purposes.

What if You Don't Have All Your Documents?
Missing some tax documents? Don't worry. Find out how to get copies of your missing information.

IRS Proposed Assessments and Substitute Tax Returns
IRS proposed tax assessments and substitute tax returns can be effectively handled by filing an original tax return. Here's how the IRS Substitute for Return process works, and how you can file your back taxes.

IRS Statute of Limitations: Time Limits to Claim Tax Refunds or to Pay Tax Debts
The tax code imposes time limits on various actions that taxpayers and the IRS can take. There are time limits for getting a tax refund, for the IRS auditing your tax return, and for the IRS collecting your tax.

IRS Tax Penalties & Interest: Late Filing, Late Payment, and Interest Penalties
Penalties and interest are added to any federal tax that is unpaid or paid after the due date. There are two different penalties: one for filing a tax return late, and another for paying tax late. The IRS also assesses interest on late payments as well.

Substitute for Return (SFR) - Tax Glossary
Definition of Substitute for Return: a formal way for the Internal Revenue Service to make an educated guess about how much taxes you might owe.

Back Taxes & Late Tax Filing - How to Solve Your IRS Back Tax Problems
Dear Tax Guide, The IRS sent me a letter demanding that I file my 1999 tax return. I have no records from this year. What should I do? Dear Reader, get a copy of your wage transcript from the IRS, and file a 1040. More tips on dealing with the IRS and filing your back taxes.